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Edwards, waived by the Bills on Monday, had been supplanted as starter by Ryan Fitzpatrick after completing 29-of-52 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in two games this season. The Jaguars are now responsible for the $1.65 million on the final year of his current contract.

He will be brought in to provide a spark for current starter David Garrard, who was just 13-of-30 for 105 yards and a pick in Sunday's 28-3 home loss to the Eagles.

For the season, Garrard is 44-of-74 for 448 yards, four TDs and five picks.

Luke McCown started the year as the Jaguars' backup signal-caller, but he tore the ACL in his right knee in Week 2 against San Diego. Jacksonville signed Todd Bouman last Tuesday.

In order to clear roster space for Edwards, the Jags waived linebacker Alvin Bowen. The 26-year-old played sparingly in two games this season.